Maryland Public Interest Research Group: Statement - Junk Fees Ban to Help Consumers, Businesses
December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 18 -- The Maryland Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
WASHINGTON - In a huge win that will save consumers billions of dollars every year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday announced new rules to prohibit surprise junk fees involving live-event tickets, targeting concerts and sporting events, and involving "short-term lodging," which generally means hotels and rentals for vacation homes, c . . .
WASHINGTON - In a huge win that will save consumers billions of dollars every year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday announced new rules to prohibit surprise junk fees involving live-event tickets, targeting concerts and sporting events, and involving "short-term lodging," which generally means hotels and rentals for vacation homes, c . . .